Laura Rhinehart: The Effect of Cellphones on Reading Comprehension
Assistant researcher co-authored paper on study examining the relationship between owning a cellphone and lower reading scores among elementary school children.
Faculty Research
UCLA Ed&IS and EcoRise Partner to Support Green Education in K-12 Schools
Hosted at UCLA, EcoRise’s Summer Institute prepares teachers and school leaders to embed sustainability and environmental education in classrooms. Over […]
EdSource Panel: Should California Expand Community College Degrees?
Cecilia Rios-Aguilar to take part in roundtable discussion on degree program expansion The education news publication EdSource, Wednesday, July 29 at […]
Study Details Indirect Exposure to Digital Media for Very Young Children
Researchers at SMU and UCLA find high levels of exposure which may have concerning implications for language development Digital media […]
Robert D. Montoya Elected to the American Antiquarian Society
Chair of the UCLA Department of Information Studies and director of the California Rare Book School chosen for his international […]
Chris Jadallah Honored with NAEd/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellowship
Assistant professor of environmental justice in education recognized for research on the political, ethical, and relational dimensions of learning and […]
Johanna Drucker: Holding “These Truths” for America’s 250th Anniversary
Scholar of the history of the book commissioned by the American Philosophical Society to reimagine the Declaration of Independence. Johanna […]
UCLA @ AERA 2026: Los Angeles Welcomes Worldwide Scholars, Honors History of Resistance, Innovation
From renowned faculty to future scholars from UCLA’s Community Schools, UCLA’s excellence and vision was represented at the Annual Meeting, […]
Daniel Solórzano: Mentoring Students by Honoring Their Origins and Strengths
Founder of UCLA’s Center for Critical Race Studies in Education will take part in a plenary session at AERA on […]
Mike Hoa Nguyen Presents Research on MSIs to Congress
Scholar of the impact of minority-serving institutions joins panel of experts to highlight the academic, economic, and social impacts of […]
Sylvia Hurtado Voted AERA President-Elect
Scholar of transition to college, campus racial climate, and equity for historically marginalized groups to lead the American Educational Research […]
Ramesh Srinivasan: Technology’s Impact on Human Life and the Planet
UCLA Professor of Information Studies Ramesh Srinivasan participated in a conversation on, “The End of Capitalism and What Comes Next,” […]
CONNECT Researchers and Perkins Eastman Study UCLA Lab School
The historic mid-century campus designed by Richard Neutra and Robert Alexander reflects the school’s commitment to learning, health, and well-being. […]
Cindy Anh Nguyen: New Book Uncovers the History of Vietnamese Public Libraries
“Bibliotactics: Libraries and the Colonial Public in Vietnam” examines the duality of libraries as an instrument of French control that […]
Marvin Alkin Honored with the UC’s Dickson Emeritus Professorship Award
Pioneering scholar of evaluation recognized for outstanding research, scholarly work, and teaching and service by an emeritus or emerita professor […]
Community College Bachelor’s Degrees Can Drive Economic Mobility and Strengthen Workforces
UCLA Analysis finds accessibility and affordability is a key factor in Latino students pursuing CCB programs across states.
UCLA Educational Leadership Program: A Revolutionary Stillness
New cohort of educational professionals looks forward to opportunities of learning, research, reflection, and community. Committed to promoting innovative and […]
Fall Convocation Starts the School Year with Hope and Community
Wasserman Dean Christina Christie, Ed&IS faculty and staff welcome new students. The UCLA School of Education and Information Studies kicked […]
UCLA at SAA: Community and Innovation in the Archival Fields
Groundbreaking work by UCLA IS in preserving marginalized histories takes to the stage – and the streets – during annual […]
New UCLA CRP Study Documents Widespread, Harmful Segregation in California Schools
California has had a segregated educational system since 1980: desegregation plans have been shut down, the state constitution was changed to block integration, and there has been no leadership for even voluntary integration efforts since the 1970s.
Cecilia Rios-Aguilar Reappointed as Chair of UCLA Department of Education
Scholar of community college access and past HERI director continues to serve as chair, effective July 1. UCLA Professor of […]
UCLA Ed&IS and EcoRise Partner to Support Green Education in K–12 Schools
Hosted at UCLA, EcoRise’s Summer Institute prepares teachers and school leaders to embed sustainability and environmental justice in classrooms. A […]
UCLA Academy Supports and Empowers Community College Leaders
The UCLA Women’s Community College Leadership Academy cultivates women leaders to serve the diverse populations at California’s community colleges. Through dialogue, […]
Inmaculada M. García-Sánchez: New Book Examines Language’s Impact on Social Justice
Scholar of educational ethnography, linguistic anthropology, and migration co-edits seminal volume exploring the interface between language and political, economic, and cultural […]